Correctional Educator
Correctional Educator
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Job Description
Overview
The Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for Correctional Educators at Southern State Correctional Facility in Educators teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum adapted for individual education levels. Adult Basic Education courses include reading writing arithmetic speaking listening and study skills. Secondary courses include science English language arts mathematics global citizenship art health and career & technical education. General Education Development (GED) course work is taught in science social studies math and literacy.
Correctional Educators plan and develop personalized learning plans for adult students informed by transcripts assessments and prior learning. In their advising role this position provides individual guidance and direction toward educational goals. They prepare administer and score specialized and standardized assessments. Correctional Educators work as a member of a local Educational Support Team (EST) IDEA 504 and other specialized curriculum teams.
Other duties include reviewing and analyzing educational practices and procedures curriculum review and making recommendations to ensure established educational standards are met. They also maintain student progress attendance and related records within the student information system. The State of Vermont reimburses employees for licensing and certification fees required to perform job duties. For this position educators with social studies and/or guidance backgrounds are preferred but not required.
As of July 14 2025 the step 1 rate for pay grade 24 will be $30.27 per hour.
Who May Apply
This position Correctional Educator (Job Requisition #51745) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position please contact .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in an institutional setting with constant exposure to and interaction with correctional facility residents. Security is a constant concern. Some travel may be necessary for which a valid drivers license and private means of transportation is necessary. Inmates may at times be belligerent and threatening creating some potential for physical danger.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree AND Vermont Department of Education educators license Level I or II
OR eligibility to obtain Vermont educators license within 6 months of hire.
Note: Individual positions have specific educational licensure requirements.
Special Requirements
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements
In accordance with federal regulation any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.
Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who within the past five (5) years have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Hourly
